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Rule "Collocation: exception to/of"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Collocation: exception to/of
Message: The usual collocation for "\1" in this context is "to", not "\2". Did you mean <suggestion>\1 to</suggestion>?
Category: Collocations (ID: COLLOCATIONS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • This is an exception of the guidelines.
    Correction suggestion: exception to
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • This is an exception to the guidelines.
  • We are all poor swimmers with the possible exception of Jack.
ID: EXCEPTION_OF_TO [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-27 22:33:07 +0100)